Global Payroll Advisor – End-to-End SSC Role

Arup; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Payroll Advisor to join the Global Payroll Shared Service Centre in Newcastle. You will support the full end-to-end monthly payroll cycle across multiple regions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The role involves starters, leavers, absences and reconciliations, with emphasis on data integrity and process improvements. You will work in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment, delivering high-quality payroll services while maintaining strong stakeholder communication and

Qualifications

• Strong payroll processing experience.
• Proficient Excel skills.
• High accuracy and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Understanding of payroll legislation.
• Experience in a Shared Service Centre (advantageous).
• Ability to create, review and improve procedures.
• Clear communication and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payrolls, including starters, leavers and one-off payments.
• Manage statutory absence (SMP, SPL etc.) and sickness updates.
• Support shadow payroll activity and tax uploads.
• Prepare payroll journals and perform account reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with local payroll legislation.
• Maintain accurate data through regular checking and cleansing.
• Process third-party payments and deliver excellent member support.
• Help document, review and improve procedures.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Shared Service Centre experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

Arup is seeking a Payroll Advisor to join the Global Payroll Shared Service Centre in Newcastle. You will support the full end-to-end monthly payroll cycle across multiple regions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The role involves starters, leavers, absences and reconciliations, with emphasis on data integrity and process improvements. You will work in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment, delivering high-quality payroll services while maintaining strong stakeholder communication and